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    Volvo Penta Outdrive lower unit oil

    I have a 98 Larson with a 3.0ltr engine and a Volvo Penta outdrive. To some of you, this may be a stupid question, however, this is the first one of these critters i have ever owned. My outdrive is a SX-Cobra. Where, and how much oil do I put in the lower unit? Also, what is the best type...
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    valve adjustment for 3.0ltr Volvo Pinta

    I replaced the head on my 3.0ltr Volvo Pinta. Need to know the proper procedures for adjusting the valves. Settings and procedures. Thanks:)
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    I have a 1998 Larson with a 3.0ltr 4 cylinder Volvo Pinta outdrive. I replaced the cylinder head and need to know the procedures and settings for the valves. My engine has "tappets" as opposed to hydrualic lifters. Any help would be appreciated:eek::rolleyes:
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    Volvo Penta head bolt torque

    Just bought a Larson boat. Cracked head. Bought new head. I have been told that this engine is the same as GM2.5Ltr. I need the head bolt torque and torquing sequence. Can anyone help? thanks;)
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    Evinrude won't start

    I have a 1998 50hp Evinrude on a poontoon. Motor has less than 100 hours run time. Three time with the last year, the boat would not start during launch. Battery is hot--starter turns the motor great--pleanty of gas. With a check light, I discovered no fire to the coils. Not being an expert...
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